Harvey Lee Lindsay Jr.

1929 - 2023

Harvey Lee Lindsay, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the age of 93. The son of Harvey and Katherine Lindsay, Harvey was born on November 28, 1929, in Norfolk, Virginia. Harvey was beloved by all for his kindness, modesty, and generosity. He dedicated his life to doing good, lasting work in the community. His legacy and his enduring impact continue to live on through his family and through the many who loved him.

Chairman and former president of Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate in Norfolk, Harvey was a visionary leader for almost 70 years helping to grow the firm that his father started in 1919. He helped shape the Downtown Norfolk skyline. He was the mastermind behind iconic projects like Dominion Tower, Waterside Festival Marketplace, and Military Circle Mall in Norfolk, as well as City Center at Oyster Point in Newport News, and the Village Shops at Kingsmill in Williamsburg, among others.

In addition to his various contributions to the commercial real estate industry, he was committed to mentoring his associates and nurturing the next generation of professionals. This led to his involvement with the Harvey Lindsay School of Commercial Real Estate at Old Dominion University.

Active in community and civic affairs, Harvey maintained a lifelong devotion to his native Hampton Roads region by generously sharing his time, talent, and resources with various organizations. Over the years, he served as president of the Norfolk Community Concert Association, director of the U.S. Naval Base Little League, director of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, board member of the Access College Foundation and as a fundraiser for Southside Boys & Girls Club, The United Way, and the Union Mission ministry's new campus. A longtime member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Norfolk, he taught Sunday school, chaired Christian Education, and served as junior warden.

Harvey attended Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia and graduated from the University of Virginia with a Degree in History. He was an avid sports fan and played various sports, and in 1951 was recognized All-American by the Lacrosse Association - a sport he played for the first time during his second year at UVA.

After his college graduation, Harvey served with the U.S. Marine Corps on the front lines during the Korean War as a lieutenant. He often spoke about the impact his service had on his life. Specifically, he would tell the story of a chance foxhole conversation with an African American soldier which led Harvey to advocate for civil rights back home in Virginia. He fought to reopen schools that were closed by Massive Resistance, which became his entry into civic affairs. Harvey was actively involved in the Citizens Advisory Committee, for which he served as Chairman. He also helped form, and served as chair, a temporary committee called the Urban Coalition, now the Urban League of Hampton Roads, serving as the organization's president.

Harvey was awarded the prestigious Darden Award in 2018 from the CIVIC Leadership Institute in Norfolk. Other accolades include the First Citizen of Hampton Roads designation from LEAD Hampton Roads in 2014, the First Citizen Award from the Cosmopolitan Club of Norfolk in 1991, Colgate W. Darden Jr. Scouter Citizen of the Year in 1998, and the Distinguished Service Award in 1964 from the Norfolk Jaycees. Harvey lived a life of service and inspired others to do the same.

Despite the abundant honors and recognitions, Harvey was a humble man who never sought the spotlight. His greatest reward was his family, including the love of his life, his wife, Frances Martin Lindsay who passed away in 2018. Harvey and Frances were married for 62 years, and together they built a life full of love, laughter, and dancing. In addition to Frances' two sons who were adopted by Harvey, the couple also had three daughters. Harvey was a loving grandfather to fourteen grandchildren.

Harvey, he insisted people address him by his first name only, had a wonderful sense of humor and he enjoyed discussing sports and the state of the Yankees with his colleagues and friends. He was a fan of all UVA sports and received immense joy from watching his grandchildren participate in any sport. He cherished travel with his wife, but his favorite destination was spending summers at his family home in Sandbridge. His daily trips to the office made him happy and his presence in the office delighted and united those who collaborated with him. He was a gentleman who possessed the unique quality of making everyone feel special. Harvey was simply a kind and compassionate man.

Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine Darden Lindsay and Harvey Lee Lindsay, his sisters, Katherine Lindsay Kabler and Indiana Lindsay Bilisoly, and granddaughter, Kelly King Reilly.

A man of faith, family and philanthropy, Harvey is mourned by all whose lives he touched over the years, but especially by the family that he loved beyond measure including his children: Bobby King (Nancy), Billy King (Nell), Kathy Bennett (Alex), Franny Beasley (Bobby), and Betsy Goode (Dave). Thirteen grandchildren also survive him: Robert King, Ryan King (Ashley), Billy King Jr. (Kelsey), Jack King (Lindsay), Tricia Simpson (Matt), Frances Bentley (Brad), Katie Bennett, Robert Bennett, Bobby Beasley, III (Allison), Lindsay Albritton (Dixon), Holley Beasley, Oliver Goode (Shayne), and Mary Ann Goode and eleven great grandchildren.

The family is grateful for Lois Bazemore and Harry Boone who meant so much to Harvey throughout the years, and Dr. Stuart Shepheard for her compassion and unwavering care.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM on May 19th, 2023, at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 7400 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23505, or the Union Mission Ministries, 5100 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23502.

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